How to help 'Maring' victims #reliefph

Here are some ways to extend a helping hand to those affected by tropical storm "Maring." Information may change without prior notice. It is advised that you get in touch directly with the organization to verify details of their relief operations.

REPORT AND STAY ALERT

RescuePH.com

If you know of people who need to be rescued, add them to RescuePH.com database. You may also tweet the name/s, exact location and flood situation and use the hashtag #rescuePH.

Relief Ops of UP Diliman at CHK gym. Immediate need of donations and volunteers.

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

The IPOD V (I am PUP Operation Damayan Volunteer), the official volunteer group of PUP Community Relations and Extension for Development Office, is now calling for donations and volunteers. You may reach the group through their contact number: 09169374280 or by going to South Wing, Room 308 at PUP Mabini Campus.

Air21 accepts donations in all Mail and More branches nationwide and will distribute to areas affected by the flood.

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Filipinos maneuver along a flooded street in La Pinas City, south of Manila, Philippines, 19 August 2013. The Philippines weather bureau continues to track tropical storm Trami which has been ... more

Filipinos maneuver along a flooded street in La Pinas City, south of Manila, Philippines, 19 August 2013. The Philippines weather bureau continues to track tropical storm Trami which has been estimated at 550 kilometers east of Batanes province in the northern Philippines with maximum winds of 75 kilometers per hour. Metro Manila experienced flashfloods from heavy rains due to a southwest monsoon being enhanced by Trami local media reports stated. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG less

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